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Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center.

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About Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

ACGME code
1402521194
Program director
Shaheena Raheem
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
39
First-year spots
Applicants
4,188
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
70%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center. It offers 39 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,188 applications and invited about 7.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 70% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
39
Interview rate
7.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs23%
  • Non-US IMGs47%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men55%
  • White21%
  • Asian35%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Shaheena Raheem
Program coordinator
Melody Collura
Coordinator phone
(313) 745-7888
Program phone
(313) 577-5030
Sponsoring institution
Detroit Medical Center

4201 St Antoine, UHC Suite 2E Detroit, MI 48201 Open in Google Maps

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program IMG-friendly?

About 70% of residents at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program offer?

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program offers 39 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 39 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program?

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program received 4,188 applications and interviewed about 7.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program located?

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is located at 4201 St Antoine, UHC Suite 2E Detroit, MI 48201. Its sponsoring institution is Detroit Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program?

The program director is Shaheena Raheem. The program coordinator, Melody Collura, is the usual contact for application questions.

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